"Forget" in what sense? We're talking about trades. Why would the Hornets trade Lopez for Bargnani? New Orleans already has Ryan Anderson, who is a cheaper, more efficient, better rebounding stretch 4.

They are rumored to be interested in Pekovic+Williams for Pau.
As to why... it's a loss in assets, but Pau is an upgrade for their system. Think Vlade Divac and 2002 Kings.
If they are focused on getting better now and don't want to give Pekovic a huge long deal this summer, it makes sense.

That doesn't work financially under the CBA. Too much salary going into Minny's payroll without enough coming out. That's part of what makes trading with them so difficult; Minny doesn't have any really big contracts, aside from Love and Kirilenko but they are not getting included in a deal.

If you're sending Minny both Bargnani and Calderon, which amounts to roughly $20 mill in salary, then the T-Wolves have to send out more. Something like Pekovic, Ridnour (or Barea), Williams, and Roy. I don't see them doing that.

Originally Published: December 10, 2012
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Andrea Bargnani is one of the most unique players in NBA history. A 7-foot jump shooter with some ball skills and decent quickness, he's a confounding player for both good and bad. Few bigs space the floor like he does, with a quick-trigger line-drive release and a devastating show-and-go move. Still fewer have rebounded this poorly or been as genially permissive at the defensive end. And nobody, ever, has effectively used a jab step move off the wrong foot like this.

3.) In the off season amnesty Amir Johnson then let Pietrus and Anderson come off the books(save nearly 8 million). Sign a better back up point guard and a couple role players. Draft the best player available If OKC doesn't get the pick.

3.) In the off season amnesty Amir Johnson then let Pietrus and Anderson come off the books(save nearly 8 million). Sign a better back up point guard and a couple role players. Draft the best player available If OKC doesn't get the pick.

I like that first one. Though this basically means tanking for a top 3 pick this year, i guess. But still, what's there to lose. I think LA would do it, I like it a lot for Toronto, not sure about Indiana.
I think Indiana might do it IF George and Lance Stephenson keep playing the way he's been playing last week or so AND they are absolutely sure that Pau will get healthy. Otherwise, I really doubt it. I think they'd much rather have David West over an unhealthy Pau.

I like that first one. Though this basically means tanking for a top 3 pick this year, i guess. But still, what's there to lose. I think LA would do it, I like it a lot for Toronto, not sure about Indiana.
I think Indiana might do it IF George and Lance Stephenson keep playing the way he's been playing last week or so AND they are absolutely sure that Pau will get healthy. Otherwise, I really doubt it. I think they'd much rather have David West over an unhealthy Pau.

#2 doesn't look realistic.

It would take the most to convince Indiana to agree to the trade because they're surrending two of their most recognizable players and former all stars. David West is an upcoming UFA so they should want to get something for him.if they don't plan on resigning him or believe he will. Like you mentioned they have George and Stephenson has emerged,in addition they signed Gerald Green this past summer. Granger may be damaged goods at a high price,so that might make them wanna deal him. Once Pau gets fully healed,he and Hibbert would be a crazy low post duo,especially since Gasol can pass a lot better than West.

The second deal is possible,between Cousins,Hayes,Thompson,Robinson the Kings have too many low post bigs,Bargnani adds a new dimension with his floor spreading abilities. Garcia has a terrible contract they will want to get rid of.

"Forget" in what sense? We're talking about trades. Why would the Hornets trade Lopez for Bargnani? New Orleans already has Ryan Anderson, who is a cheaper, more efficient, better rebounding stretch 4.

Well, here's one no one has tabled yet--probably for good reason. Bargs for Michael Kidd- Gilchrist, Gerald Henderson and Reggie Williams. Why Charlotte would do this, I have no idea. But, you never know the inner workings of the mind of the great Michael Jordan, owner and proprietor. Now, this is all about Kidd-Gilchrist, but the other parts could fill in on a rebuilding team.

Well, here's one no one has tabled yet--probably for good reason. Bargs for Michael Kidd- Gilchrist, Gerald Henderson and Reggie Williams. Why Charlotte would do this, I have no idea. But, you never know the inner workings of the mind of the great Michael Jordan, owner and proprietor. Now, this is all about Kidd-Gilchrist, but the other parts could fill in on a rebuilding team.

Like the Bobcats??

Wh-a-aaat a minute, that means you think like the great Michael Jordan... Maybe you are him eh?!?!? Welcome :cookie: